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16 Colors Selected by Shinn Uchida
This curated set of 16 brush and chisel markers offers a versatile range of muted tones designed for smooth blending and gentle transitions. The colors work together to create a cohesive base for expressive, layered artwork with a calm and thoughtful mood.
Handpicked for harmony and subtle contrast, these colors reflect Uchida’s pastel-driven approach to storytelling through color. The palette combines cool and warm tones that support depth and flow, allowing for compositions that feel quiet, intentional, and richly atmospheric.
About Shinn Uchida
Shinn Uchida is a Tokyo-based illustrator and manga live painter known for creating large scale murals during live performances across Japan, the United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Since 2015, her signature style has blended delicate linework, soft pastel tones, botanical elements, and cyber-inspired motifs. Her work brings emotion and atmosphere to every surface she paints, whether on paper, walls, or stage backdrops.
Meet the Artist: Shinn Uchida
An inside look at her inspirations, process, and the story behind her custom OLO™ marker set.
We asked Shinn Uchida about her artistic journey, creative influences, and how she uses OLO in her work. Check out the full interview and get to know the artist behind this unique pastel-inspired palette.
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Q: Hi, Shinn! Can you please tell us about yourself and how you first entered the world of art?
I started drawing in elementary school after reading the manga magazine Nakayoshi. During class, I would fill my desk with fan art of Sailor Moon.
Q: Was there a specific moment when you decided to pursue art professionally?
There wasn’t a particular moment — before I realized it, I had already become a professional.
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Q. Describe your creative process. What steps do you take when starting a new piece?
I usually begin by deciding which materials and colors I want to use, and then I start drawing.
Q: What are your favorite art tools or materials, and why?
I love manga screentones. I once aspired to become a manga artist, so even in today’s digital era, I continue creating artworks using screentones.
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Q: What influences your work the most? How do you incorporate those influences into your art?
I’m heavily influenced by Katsuhiro Otomo, the author of the sci-fi manga AKIRA. I incorporate his linework, shading techniques, and use of tones into my own work.
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Q: Do you have any projects or works that are particularly meaningful to you? Please share the story behind them.
One special project was the adidas watches POP UP event in Shibuya, Tokyo in 2019. It was my first job as a live manga painter, and the idea of letting the audience vote on the story direction and characters was really fun. I would love to do something like that again.
Q: Were there artists or works that influenced you when you first began? Do they continue to influence your art today?
Yes! Sailor Moon and Magic Knight Rayearth, both serialized in Nakayoshi. Rayearth influenced me particularly strongly at the time. Even now, I think that influence remains when I draw fantasy-style clothing.
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Q: What is your creative philosophy when it comes to design and creation?
I’m very particular about curves, such as the flow of tubes or the shapes of clothing.
Q: How has your art style changed over time?
I started with magical fantasy, then shifted to Japanese cyberpunk. Recently, I feel like my style sits somewhere in between cyberpunk and fantasy.
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Q: What major challenges have you faced in your career?
Balancing a full-time job with my art. Before I could work professionally, I was drawing while working as a company employee, and it was incredibly difficult because my job was very demanding.
Q: How do you overcome periods of low motivation?
My motivation rarely drops. I’m very competitive, so seeing artists who are better than me actually motivates me more. I know that improvement comes simply from drawing.
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Q: What has been your favorite project so far, and why?
Working on a music video. Seeing my drawings move for the first time was incredibly moving.
Q: How has the art community contributed to your growth?
Because I’m competitive, discovering great artists motivates me. Also, receiving unexpected feedback or discovering new perspectives — both online and offline — is always inspiring.
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Q: Are there any projects or goals you are currently working on?
I want to publish my manga or artworks in print. I also have a high school art teaching license, so I’d like to try teaching art outside Japan.
Q: What new techniques or materials do you want to explore?
Lately I’ve been enjoying gel medium, so I want to experiment with combining acrylic gouache, screen tones, and medium — something I briefly tried during my student days.
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Q: How important is experimentation in your work? Could you share a successful experiment?
I once experimented by painting with watercolor on canvas, applying tones, and fixing them with medium — but because it was watercolor, the medium caused it to bleed.
It made me realize how important it is to test materials beforehand when working traditionally. Next time, I want to use acrylic gouache instead.
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Q: What message do you hope to convey through your work?
The characters I draw live in a world surrounded by wired devices and colorful plants. I think I prefer wired connections because seeing a visible, physical “connection” gives me comfort.
My characters usually exist alone.
What lies at the other end of that connection — a person, nature, or a machine — I still don’t know. That’s why I want to continue drawing, to find that answer.
Q: How do you think the design industry will change over the next ten years? And how do you want to work within it?
I don’t know much about the design industry, but overall I think digitalization will continue to advance. That’s why I want to pursue analog techniques and refine my individuality.
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Q: Do you have any advice for people starting in design?
Designers and illustrators (manga artists) are completely different professions, so I can’t give technical advice — but if you intend to work professionally, it’s important to view your design (or drawing) objectively as a product.
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Q: How did you choose the colors for this set? What is the concept behind them?
I selected the colors I use most often. The concept is metal and plants. When I was using OLO markers during live drawing, people often asked which colors I was using.
Q: Can you share your current favorite OLO color(s)?
I often use BV2.2 because it works both for shadows and as a main color. I also love OR1.1 because it makes skin tones look beautiful.
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Q: What types of artworks do you think this set works best for?
Soft, fantastical illustrations that combine people and plants.
Q: Can this set be used on its own, or is it better combined with other colors?
It can be used on its own — the palette includes colors for skin, hair, plants, and clothing, as shown on the package.
Q: Do you have a personal process when using this palette?
I first decide whether the hair color will be BV/V tones or G tones.
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Q: What are your impressions of using OLO markers?
The ink flows generously, so it’s easy to avoid streaks and create smooth coverage.
Q: What do you especially like about them? (Brush tip, customizable system, free-flow ink, color quality, etc.)
I love the brush tip. Because the ink flows well, it’s easy to create smooth gradients.
Q: Would you recommend them to beginners, or are they more for advanced artists?
I think they are very easy to use, so I can recommend them to beginners as well.
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Q: Any "words of wisdom" for aspiring artists?
Look at lots of great artwork and draw a lot. You will absolutely improve.